Calling Dr. Death
"THE SCREEN'S FIRST INNER SANCTUM MYSTERY!"
Originally released in 1943. Calling Dr. Death is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Reginald Le Borg. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lon Chaney Jr., Patricia Morison, and J. Carrol Naish
Synopsis
Losing his memories of the last few days, neurologist Dr. Steele is told that his wife has been brutally murdered. Steele, aware of his conniving wife's infidelity, believes he may have been the killer and enlists the aid of his pretty nurse Stella to hypnotize him into recovering his lost memories.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (36 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lon Chaney Jr.
as Dr. Mark Steel (as Lon Chaney)
Patricia Morison
as Stella Madden
J. Carrol Naish
as Inspector Gregg
David Bruce
as Robert 'Bob' Duval
Ramsay Ames
as Maria Steele
Fay Helm
as Mrs. Duval
Holmes Herbert
as Bryant, the Butler
Alec Craig
as Bill, the Watchman
Frederick Giermann
as Marion's Father (as Fred Gierman)
Lisa Golm
as Marion's Mother
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calling Dr. Death about?
Losing his memories of the last few days, neurologist Dr. Steele is told that his wife has been brutally murdered. Steele, aware of his conniving wife's infidelity, believes he may have been the ki...
Who directed Calling Dr. Death?
Calling Dr. Death was directed by Reginald Le Borg.
How long is Calling Dr. Death?
Calling Dr. Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was Calling Dr. Death released?
Calling Dr. Death was released on December 17, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Calling Dr. Death?
The main cast of Calling Dr. Death includes Lon Chaney Jr., Patricia Morison, J. Carrol Naish, David Bruce, Ramsay Ames.